Audio-Technica Introduces Dante Network Microphone Desk Stand

Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, offers its new ATND8677 Microphone Desk Stand with Dante™ Network Output. The ATND8677 Microphone Desk Stand fits gooseneck microphones with standard XLRM-type outputs, offering installers previously unavailable simplicity in adding gooseneck microphones to Dante audio networks. The new ATND8677 joins the ATND971 Network Boundary Microphone, launched earlier in the year – the world’s first two such products to offer Dante network functionality in this manner.

Removing the need for a separate standalone Dante audio interface, while adding a useful integrated switch with indicator functionality, the ATND8677 connects directly to the audio network via standard RJ-45 connector and structured cabling, allowing for flexibility in installation and quick re-locations.

Audio-Technica has been working closely with industry leading DSP manufacturers such as Biamp® and Symetrix™ to ensure complete GPIO-Over Dante Enabled Control software integration for simple, flexible operation without the need for analog audio and control cabling.

The sturdy metal base features a 3-pin XLRF-type in and Dante network output, a capacitive switch with a green/red LED light switch surround, switchable gain (+30dB/+40dB/+50dB), phantom power and selectable toggle/momentary switch operation. Features UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology and UniSteep® low-cut filter.

Now with two groundbreaking network microphone products launched during 2014, Audio-Technica is demonstrating its commitment to both the network audio segment in general and the Dante communications protocol.

The ATND8677 will be available November 2014 with a U.S. MSRP of $598.00.